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Stormont Vail Health is kicking off its annual flu vaccination campaign with a series of drive-thru, walk-in, and scheduled flu shot clinics in Topeka, Junction City, and Manhattan. Flu vaccines are available for established Stormont Vail and Cotton O’Neil patients, with some exceptions. Clinics are designed to be fast, convenient, and offer options for adults…
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To ensure patients receive timely care during the Memorial Day weekend, Stormont Vail Health encourages the community to note its adjusted hours on Monday, May 25, 2026: CLOSED: OPEN: Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction city will continue to provide 24/7 care. In case of an…
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Stormont Vail Health is committed to keeping the community informed about changes to clinic and service hours during the upcoming holiday season. Stormont Vail encourages patients to review the following schedule to plan accordingly: Thanksgiving – Nov. 27Closed:• All Cotton O’Neil/Stormont Vail Health clinics• Topeka Express Care clinics• Retail Pharmacy• Stormont Vail Flint Hills Rural…
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High schoolers have a lot going on – from classes to honing time management skills to socializing to part-time jobs to extracurriculars – and that’s just the start. Student athletes juggle even more – practice schedules, college prospects, and staying on top of mental and physical health. Helping students find the right balance takes a…
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⮜ Back to Volunteer Opportunities What is the Auxiliary? The Stormont Vail Auxiliary has supported Stormont Vail and our community’s health through voluntary service & financial support since 1949. Stormont Vail Auxiliary: Where Compassion Meets Action Since 1949, the Auxiliary has stood as Stormont Vail’s partner in ensuring patients get the quality care they deserve…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it is the first hospital in Topeka to offer patients 24/7 access to robotic-assisted surgery via the Da Vinci Surgical System. This level of around-the-clock surgical care ensures that regardless of when a patient arrives to the ER, they will have access to the most advanced surgical technology…
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Stormont Vail Health, in partnership with community leaders, caregivers, regional partners, and community members, officially broke ground Friday on a new campus in Emporia. Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate this significant investment in expanding access to high-quality care across the region. “Today is about more than construction. Today is about commitment—to Emporia, to this region, and to…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to lead the way in rural breast cancer care by introducing Magseed® technology for breast localization at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City. This advanced alternative is designed to reduce stress for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. “We recently successfully performed our first breast cancer case using this advanced…
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Stormont Vail Health proudly marks a major milestone: 50 years of cardiothoracic surgery, celebrating five decades of innovation, teamwork, and life-changing care for patients across northeast Kansas. Since performing its first cardiothoracic procedure in 1975, Stormont Vail has grown into a regional leader in heart care—introducing advanced surgical techniques, building multidisciplinary teams, and investing in…
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Stormont Vail Health joined the excitement of Ag Weekend at Kansas State University with an all-inclusive tailgate and game tickets for team members. More than 400 team members came together to enjoy great food, connect with colleagues, and celebrate our partnership with K-State Athletics. The Wildcats made the day even better with a 34–20 win…
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As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure program, Stormont Vail Health strives to improve heart failure patients’ health and wellbeing by improving outcomes, recovery, and reducing readmissions. This program helps our teams apply their proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis. As a three-time recipient of the Get…
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Stormont Vail Health recently hosted an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center. The center, located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., serves children and adults navigating a wide range of behavioral health needs. The open house provided community members, partners, and stakeholders an opportunity to tour…
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Robert Kenagy, M.D., a native Kansan and President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health since April 2019, announced his plans to retire from his leadership role in May 2025. Prior to leading the regional healthcare system, Dr. Kenagy served as Stormont Vail’s Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for three years. The Stormont Vail…
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Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce that the winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Care Award is the Stormont Vail Clinical Research Team! This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail…
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Heart failure (HF) ranks among the costliest health conditions to treat and takes a tremendous toll on patients’ quality of life and longevity, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all. Approximately 6 million Americans live with the condition — a…
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Stormont Vail Health presented United Way of Kaw Valley with a generous donation of $139,731.30 from our team members today. This donation wraps up our United Way giving campaign, which marks an 11% increase in giving over last year’s campaign. We are thankful to have such generous team members who want to better the community…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it has received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This recognition reflects Stormont Vail’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to the communities it serves. The CMS star ratings evaluate hospitals nationwide…
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Stormont Vail Health has received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that meet quality standards and have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)—a designation awarded to facilities that meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe and exceptional care, and providing excellent…
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